Occupational therapist Fulltime
Resume:
Patricia R. Grindle
Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
Cell 706-***-****
Objective:To obtain employment as an Occupational therapist in a dynamic organization that provides a variety of work experiences, allows professional growth in clinical practice and continuing educational opportunities, and will allow application of management skills within a healthcare program.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
August 1987
Clinical Experience:
Integra Rehabilitation / Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation June 2016-Present
· Full-time staff Occupational Therapist in short stay inpatient, long term care patients, and outpatient settings.
· Supervised various COTA’s, OT students and volunteers with pt. care services.
· Provided education and inservices to pt’s families, cg’s, and nursing staff.
· Performed Home assessments or Home assessment interviews for pt’s and their families.
· Provided Functional Maintenance Program to nursing staff, and restorative aides for patient care.
· Administrative duties included assisting in orienting new COTA’s, employees, and educating new staff on computer usage, billing, Dr.’s orders, Protocols, and assisted with developing OT evaluations/treatment ideas for pt. care.
· Marketing OT services and increasing client base.
· Specialized in Adult to Geriatric clients with a multitude of diagnoses, including Cognitive deficits.
Amedisys, Inc. / Tugaloo Home Health Services
April 2008- June 2016
· Full-time staff Occupational Therapist in Home Health and Personal Care Home Settings.
· Supervised various COTA’s and HHA’s with pt. care services.
· Covered 3 County Radius with pt. care and assisted in N.E. GA. Areas.
· Administrative duties included orienting new employees, educating new staff on Computer Usage and Pt. Care Protocols.
· Marketing Rehab. Services in communities and Local Resources for clients and their families.
· Specialized in young adult to Geriatric clients with a variety of Diagnoses. Northside Hospital Forsyth
March 2005-March 2008
· Full-time staff Occupational Therapist in outpatient & inpatient hospital settings.
· Developed O.T. inpatient programs and assisted in developing Evaluation & Treatment forms.
· Performed monthly educational programs for hip/knee joint classes for pt’s. and their families.
· Administrative duties included orienting new O.T. staff to inpt.and outpt.settings.
· Marketing Occupational Therapy Services and increasing client base.
· Specialized in U.E. and hand clients.
Appalachian Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services, Inc. June 2003-February 2005
· Full-time staff Occupational Therapist in private outpatient setting & Inpatient hospital setting.
· Director of Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation Services.
· Administrative duties entailed Quality Improvement Programs, scheduling of all weekday & weekend clinical staff coverage, case management meetings, monthly billing totals, paperwork issues & ordering supplies.
· Marketing Occupational Therapy Services.
· Developing all O.T. Evaluation & Treatment forms/protocols. Enhanced Care Solutions/Gold City Health and Rehabilitation Center December 1999-June 2003
· Full-time staff Occupational Therapist in SNF and PCH
· Team Leader/Director of Rehab. Services responsible for billing, PPS/MDS/Medicare programs, Denial Management/ Fairhearing/ALJ cases, productivity reports/ revenue calculations, personnel issues, staff coverage issues, supervision of team members, participant in utilization review, and liaison for the multidisciplinary team.
Sundance Rehabilitation, Inc.
March 1998-December 1999
· Full-time staff Occupational Therapist in SNF/PCH and outpatient setting
· Administrative duties included community inservices, supervision of staff, billing with PPS with focus on accuracy, positioning and contracture management programs, assisting in the development of new outpatient program, and the implementation of urinary incontinence programs. Global Rehabilitation Services.
April 1994-June 1998
· Independent Contractor of Occupational Therapy services for school systems, SNF, private clinics, inpatient and outpatient hospitals, home health agencies, and private patients treating across the age spectrum and with a variety of diagnoses.
· Administrative: O.T. Director, Home Health Director, Nursing Home Services Director, and Marketing/Public Relations/Recruitment Director. Physical Therapy Center
October 1993-March 1994
· Full-time Occupational Therapist for Lanier Park Regional Hospital inpatient and outpatients, and private practice clinic with plastic surgery clientele serving a variety of populations, ages, and diagnoses. Specialized in U.E./Hand clients.
· Co-director of outpatient hospital O.T. Department and Director of inpatient hospital O.T. Department.
Novacare, Inc.
January 1988-September 1993
· Full-time staff Occupational Therapist in the following settings: industrial site analysis, acute care hospital, outpatient rehab., outpatient clinic, skilled nursing facilities, and pediatrics in the hospital and school systems.
· Administrative: Director of O.T. for 4 years. Responsible for developing O.T. programs, Quality Assurance programs, managing O.T. staff, developing forms for inpatient and outpatient evaluation and treatment, and community/ educational programs. Worked closely with all disciplines: physicians, directors, families, teachers, special education coordinators, administrators, and local industries. Implemented all nursing home programs for O.T. services in the area to include evaluation,screening forms, tx., rehab. meetings and programs. Special Certificates and Licensure:
Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist:
Georgia State License Number 000767
1988-present
North Carolina State License
1995-1996
National Board For Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. # 914-***-****-present
Georgia Certified in Physical Agent Modalities in Heat, Cold, Fluido therapy and Paraffin.
July 1992-present
Georgia Certified in Physical Agent Modalities all areas. November 1998-present
Honors:
Dean’s List, North Ga. College, Spring 84 and Winter 85. Dean’s List Medical College of Ga., Winter, Spring and Summer 87. Honor Graduate, Lumpkin Co. High School, 82.
Professional Activities:
American Occupational Therapy Association
Georgia Occupational Therapy Association
Georgia Hand and Upper Extremity Special Interest Group Georgia Alliance of School Occupational and Physical Therapist Special Skills:
Chairperson of N.E. Ga. District of GOTA
Coordinator of GOTA Spring Conference
Well versed in PPS including computer data entry and billing management Marketing and recruitment
Developing O.T. Programs
Highly flexible and thorough individual
References:
Available upon request.
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